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Much water has gone under the bridge since our last update. Although you’ve not heard from us for quite a while, we have been beavering away behind the scenes with regular meetings to discuss the Berkeley Homes development as it has moved through the planning process. A number of the conditions attached to BH’s detailed planning application needed to be fleshed out, and some still require radical improvement, which we are endeavouring to secure. This has resulted in a busy time for KSG’s committee members.(more…)

Last week, KSG submitted its formal objection to the revised Horsham District Planning Framework. This substantial document has taken a great deal of time and dedication to compile, in particular by Peter Handley and Richard Page. It’s not an easy read but please take a look, if only to skim through and appreciate the effort that has gone into it. You can access it as a PDF here: HDPF – KSG Objection 29.04.15.(more…)

Election day is fast approaching. We’ll be voting not only for who is to be our new MP but also for our representatives on Horsham District Council. Claire Vickers, one of Southwater’s three current District Councillors (along with John Chidlow and Ian Howard), has asked us to publicise the fact that they will be holding a pre-election surgery at Beeson House in Lintot Square on Saturday 2nd May from 10.00 to 11.00am. (more…)

Keep Southwater Green is delighted to announce that Dr Roger Smith is standing as an Independent candidate for Southwater in the Horsham District Council election. We endorse Roger’s candidacy because of his vast knowledge on planning matters and his unswerving commitment to protecting Southwater’s countryside from being completely covered with concrete and tarmac, and call upon all KSG supporters to vote for him on 7th May. Please read on to learn more about Roger’s manifesto.(more…)

As you may know, in February KSG submitted the petition to Horsham District Council. And we sent a lengthy report to Council officers and elected members giving all the reasons why they should refuse the planning application by Berkeley Homes to build ‘West of Southwater’. However, HDC went ahead anyway and granted permission.

On Monday 16th February, Dr Ian Thwaites presented KSG’s petition to the Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr Brian O’Connell. The petition, entitled Save Southwater from Overdevelopment, had been signed by 2833 local people. Despite torrential rain, an intrepid crowd of KSG supporters turned up at Park House to witness the event. (more…)

Wates Developments has submitted its formal application for outline planning consent for up to 193 dwellings on land west of Mill Straight, Southwater. This refers to the Hogs Wood field site, pictured above, which lies directly south of The Fieldings and Rascals Close. And you only have until 6th January 2015 to register objections so urgent action is required!(more…)

See below for the text of KSG’s official objection to the revised planning application submitted by Berkeley Homes, reducing the total number of units to 594. This was addressed to Dr Chris Lyons, Director of Planning, Economic Development and Property, Horsham District Council, and dated 24th November 2014.